Love me some pesto…it’s one of my favorite summer flavors. It can be made inexpensively with herbs from the garden, but it can be expensive to buy in the store. So when I do buy a container, I like to stretch it out by thinning it with some milk or cream, and then tossing with [...]
The kitchen is not my favorite place to spend time, but occasionally it’s necessary to spend some time in it preparing meals for my family. When this is the case, my goal is {usually} to be in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible without spending a ton of money on convenience foods. [...]
One of the things I like most about Lemon Pasta is it meets a variety of dietary needs with one dish.
(Find more Summer Food ideas on my Pinterest Summer Food board! And follow me on Pinterest too!) Spaghetti noodles. With a little crunch. Served warm or cooled. I’m loving these noodles as a side dish this summer. They are the perfect compliment to grilled chicken, steaks and/or shrimp “on the barbie”, and grilled pork chops. [...]
This easy dinner recipe for Torttellini Casserole is an elegant version of a “dump” casserole and an easy way to use up freezer ingredients!
My daughter requested that I make a casserole using my Alfredo sauce and rotini pasta, so she could more easily transport it for her lunches.
I was cruising through the produce department recently and saw that eggplant was priced as “per eggplant,” not per pound. So of course, I looked for the largest one so I could make lots of sauce! Don’t forget to get the largest one when you see “per unit” prices in the produce department! So here’s [...]
This recipe comes together so quickly. I can have the meat and veggies chopped and the dressing made in the time it takes me to boil the noodles.
Batch cook your Marinara Sauce in your slow cooker…love this idea and measuring tip from Jackie at Mom on a Mission! Be sure to add that to your list for your next batch cooking session, freezer cooking day or the next time you make spaghetti sauce. Photo Credit
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